2019
Predictors of quickly progressing from initiating alcohol use to engaging in binge drinking among adolescents
Morean ME, Peterson J, L'Insalata A. Predictors of quickly progressing from initiating alcohol use to engaging in binge drinking among adolescents. Addictive Behaviors Reports 2019, 9: 100165. PMID: 31193836, PMCID: PMC6542839, DOI: 10.1016/j.abrep.2019.100165.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol-related risksAlcohol effectsAlcohol useAlcohol-related problemsBinge drinking statusAge of onsetFirst drinking experienceRisk factorsParental historyMore alcohol-related problemsDrinking statusBinge drinkingCurrent drinkingOlder ageHeavy drinkingUnderage alcohol useShort delayFirst intoxicationAlcohol problemsUnderage drinkersAgeLater ageNegative alcohol effectsSubjective responsesBingers
2018
Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct: Preliminary Efficacy of a Peer-Led Bystander Training Program for Preventing Sexual Misconduct and Reducing Heavy Drinking Among Collegiate Athletes
Morean M, Darling N, Smit J, DeFeis J, Wergeles M, Kurzer-Yashin D, Custer K. Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct: Preliminary Efficacy of a Peer-Led Bystander Training Program for Preventing Sexual Misconduct and Reducing Heavy Drinking Among Collegiate Athletes. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2018, 36: np3453-np3479. PMID: 29884110, DOI: 10.1177/0886260518777555.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual misconductDecrease high-risk drinkingExperience of alcohol-related problemsHeavy drinkingIncreasing prosocial bystander behaviorBystander intervention programsBystander training programsPrevent sexual misconductProsocial bystander behaviorDiverse institutions of higher educationAlcohol-related problemsAlcohol-related beliefsHigh-risk drinkingRape mythsSexual assaultBystander confidenceReduce heavy drinkingFraternity membersCollegiate athletesRisky drinkingCollege campusesStudent-athletesBinge-drinking episodesBystander behaviorProblem drinking
2015
Integrating Acquired Preparedness and Dual Process Models of Risk for Heavy Drinking and Related Problems
Corbin WR, Papova A, Morean ME, O’Malley S, Krishnan-Sarin S, Abi-Dargham A, Anticevic A, Pearlson G, Petrakis I, Pittman BP, Krystal JH. Integrating Acquired Preparedness and Dual Process Models of Risk for Heavy Drinking and Related Problems. Psychology Of Addictive Behaviors 2015, 29: 864-874. PMID: 26348221, PMCID: PMC6223629, DOI: 10.1037/adb0000093.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDual-process modelImpulsive sensationExpectancy challengeDrinking outcomesStronger positive expectanciesAlcohol useIndirect effectsHeavy drinkingExplicit measuresPositive expectanciesAlcohol expectanciesPreparedness modelImplicit influencePersonality traitsNondependent drinkersBehavioral controlTranslational neuroscienceProcess modelAlcohol dependenceHigh levelsExpectancyDrinkingRelated problemsSensationNeurosciencePositive Drinking Consequences Are Associated With Alcohol Use and Alcohol-Related Problems Among Veterans Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
Morean M, Cooney J. Positive Drinking Consequences Are Associated With Alcohol Use and Alcohol-Related Problems Among Veterans Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder. Substance Use & Misuse 2015, 50: 1383-1389. PMID: 26452402, DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2015.1013133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive Drinking Consequences QuestionnairePositive drinking consequencesAlcohol-related problemsDrinking consequencesAlcohol usePre-treatment alcohol useTreatment-seeking veteransAssociated with alcohol useVeterans seeking treatmentBehavior of veteransRates of heavy drinkingPretreatment drinkingAlcohol expectanciesIncremental validityUndergraduate sampleConsequences QuestionnaireAlcohol problemsDrinking behaviorAlcohol treatmentClinical populationsHeavy drinkingProgram intakeInternal consistencyAssociated with increased ratesDisordered background
2013
The Subjective Effects of Alcohol Scale: Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Novel Assessment Tool for Measuring Subjective Response to Alcohol
Morean M, Corbin W, Treat T. The Subjective Effects of Alcohol Scale: Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Novel Assessment Tool for Measuring Subjective Response to Alcohol. Psychological Assessment 2013, 25: 780-795. PMID: 23647036, PMCID: PMC3822039, DOI: 10.1037/a0032542.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubjective Effects of Alcohol ScaleEffects of Alcohol ScaleAlcohol administration studyBlood alcohol curveAlcohol ScaleSubjective effectsSubjective responsesAcute alcohol effectsAlcohol-related outcomesAlcohol-related problemsConfirmatory factor analysisEffects of drinkingAdministration studiesAlcohol expectanciesMeasuring subjective responsesBeverage conditionAlcohol curveIntegration of findingsAlcohol effectsDrinking episodesHigh arousalLow arousalPsychometric evaluationHeavy drinkingAlcohol use
2012
The Anticipated Effects of Alcohol Scale: Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Novel Assessment Tool for Measuring Alcohol Expectancies
Morean M, Corbin W, Treat T. The Anticipated Effects of Alcohol Scale: Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Novel Assessment Tool for Measuring Alcohol Expectancies. Psychological Assessment 2012, 24: 1008-1023. PMID: 22708572, PMCID: PMC3915927, DOI: 10.1037/a0028982.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlood alcohol curveEffects of Alcohol ScaleAlcohol ScalePsychometric evaluationAlcohol effectsAlcohol-related problemsAlcohol-related outcomesTest-criterion relationshipsBinge drinking statusOutcomes of drinkingConfirmatory factor analysisNumber of drinksSample of effectsInternal consistency coefficientAnticipated effectsTest-retestAlcohol expectanciesHeavy drinkingDrinking statusAlcohol curveMeasure developmentDrinking individualsPilot dataSurvey studyEpisode lengthAge of First Use and Delay to First Intoxication in Relation to Trajectories of Heavy Drinking and Alcohol‐Related Problems During Emerging Adulthood
Morean M, Corbin W, Fromme K. Age of First Use and Delay to First Intoxication in Relation to Trajectories of Heavy Drinking and Alcohol‐Related Problems During Emerging Adulthood. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2012, 36: 1991-1999. PMID: 22897715, PMCID: PMC5777131, DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2012.01812.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFrequency of heavy drinkingSenior year of collegeAlcohol-related problemsHeavy drinkingYear of collegeEarly drinkingLatent growth curve modelingExperience of alcohol-related problemsPredictors of heavy drinkingTrajectories of heavy drinkingSenior year of high schoolAlcohol-related outcomesGrowth curve modelsSenior yearCross-cultural differencesYear of high schoolUnique varianceDrinking outcomesEmerging adulthoodCollege freshmenCurve modelBiannual assessmentsHigh schoolShort delayAssociated with increased frequency